KLRU/PBS Kids Writers Contest Needs Judges
KLRU/ PBS is having a Kids Writers contest and they are looking for judges. KLRU is once again asking for help in judging these entries done by children from K through 3rd grade. The judging though has...
View ArticleCentennial Library in Midland Won a National Design Award!
Congratulations! The Centennial Library in Midland won the 2014 Library Interior Design Awards in the large public library category. The library is stunning. It is very open with video images projected...
View ArticleQR Program from Floresville
Nicki Stohr from the Wilson County Public Library in Floresville created a wonderful passive program for her library. She graciously and generously shared it with us. From Nicki, “We have just...
View ArticleThe Force is Strong in Harker Heights!
The Harker Heights Public Library held a huge Star Wars event at the Library on Saturday, May 2. Over 200 people came for Star Wars video games, light saber crafts, Jedi Training Academy, movies, and...
View ArticleRomance Writers of America host Librarians Day in San Antonio
The Houston-based nonprofit Romance Writers of America is holding their annual conference in San Antonio and will be hosting a one-day seminar entitled “Librarians Day.” This event, which features...
View ArticleRound Rock Library Going Hat Crazy
This summer, Ana, a local 9 year old, provided instruction at the Round Rock Public Library on how to make knitted hats using Rainbow Looms. She came up with the idea on how to do this and is sharing...
View ArticleDistrict 3 Fall Meeting Registration Now Open!
Registration is now open for the District 3 Fall Meeting on Friday, October 17th! The theme for the day is, “From Infinity and Beyond: Information Literacy Rising to New Levels!” The keynote speaker is...
View ArticleA Year at CTLS
CTLS would like to thank you for your support over the last year. Many of you responded to our survey for your feedback. Take a look at some of the things member libraries have done this last year....
View ArticleBots and Books with Katelyn
CTLS’ very own Katelyn Patterson will be taking over the administration of the Books and Bots grant. She has worked for CTLS for over 5 years in many capacities ranging from bookkeeping to grant...
View ArticleTexas Vietnam Veterans Exhibit
Pattie Mayfield, director of the Bertha Voyer Memorial Library in Honey Grove shared about their exhibit. ” We currently have the Texas Vietnam Veterans Exhibit at our library. It is a prestigious –...
View ArticleDecember Newsletter is Here!
2014 December Newsletter In the December Newsletter you will find: Programs and services libraries are offering E-Rate News Possible grants Traveling exhibit YAK Fest 2015 (Young Adult Keller Book...
View ArticleMLK Holiday Closing
The CTLS office will be closed on Monday, January 19 for the MLK Jr. holiday.
View ArticleHewitt Library Ground Breaking
The Hewitt Public Library broke ground on Wednesday, March 18 for their new library and city hall. Despite the rain and cold, the crowd was enthusiastic. The story time kids in their specially...
View ArticlePresenters at the Texas Library Association Conference
We have a number of CTLS members presenting at TLA. We are so proud of everyone who is contributing valuable information to help other librarians better serve their communities. Sorry if we...
View ArticleApril Newsletter Here!
In this edition: CTLS members presenting at this year’s Texas Library Association Annual Conference. The Libri Foundation grant Makerspaces Webinar Free Training: Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)...
View Article‘Bots and Books Update
‘Bots and Books March has been a busy time for ‘Bots and Books participating libraries. Many did kick off camps and teasers for their summer reading programs during Spring Break. Thank you to all the...
View ArticleThe May Newsletter is Here!
In this issue… Conference Wrap-Up CTLS Long Range Planning Committee CTLS Professional Collection Tech Tools Harwood Public Innovators Lab Continuing Education Technology for the Future Without Going...
View ArticleBots and Books Update
May closes out a very busy 3rd quarter for Bots & Books! Many libraries held camps during Spring Break and several had kick off events to tease their LEGO robotics kits for Summer Reading Program...
View ArticleJuly Newsletter is now available!
Keep cool with a tall glass of lemonade and the July CTLS newsletter available here.
View ArticleAnimal Heroes at the Clara B. Mounce Public Library in Bryan
Check out these wonderful photos from the Clara B. Mounce Public Library of the Bryan College Station Public Library System. Their “Animal Heroes” Summer Reading Program event on June 10th was a huge...
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